With autumn approaching, the beauty team is reflecting on the beauty products that got us through the dead of winter. From nostalgic makeup products that blew up on TikTok and sustainable skincare innovations that reshaped our routines to the latest buzzy launches, 2024 so far has been a playground for our beauty editors to rediscover old formulas – and fall in love with new ones. ’s top picks For starters, senior beauty editor Margaux Anbouba seemingly can’t get enough of Prada Beauty’s foundation.

European beauty and wellness director Jessica Diner says she’s “seriously impressed” with the firming, plumping benefits of a Dermalogica serum. A trial run of Kiss’s false lashes garnered commerce writer Tracy Achonwa a bevy of compliments during fashion week. Then there’s beauty editor-at-large Arden Fanning Andrews, who has been relying on a BareMinerals powder to create soft-focus skin.

Beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden on the other hand, is finally ready to ditch her lip gloss obsession in favour of Merit’s grown-up lipstick. Below, all these and more beauty finds (both new or old!) that have been truly game-changing for our beauty editors here in London and New York. From high-tech gadgets to newfound signatures, read on to discover our picks.

Dermalogica Pro-Collagen Banking Serum I have been seriously impressed with the cumulative results of this serum. Having seen the results of the clinical trials at the launch (collagen preservation, firmer cheeks .